 Sufna Gheyara John
| Credentials | Licensed Psychologist |
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| PhD, Child Clinical Psychology |
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| Title | Associate Professor |
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| Institution | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
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| Department | PSY Psychiatry, College of Medicine |
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| Division | PSY Psychologist |
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| Address | 1301 Wolfe Street
Mail Slot # 654
Little Rock AR 72202
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| Phone | 501-364-5150 |
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 Overview Sufna John, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. She specializes in infant and early childhood mental health and intergenerational trauma and trains various professionals in assessments, treatments, and practices that support family resilience. She leads several statewide initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for traumatized children and their families throughout the state of Arkansas, including serving as Co-Director of the Arkansas Budling Effective Services for Trauma (ARBEST - https://psychiatry.uams.edu/arbest/) and Clinical Director of the Arkansas Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (TRIS - https://www.tris-ar.org/) programs. She is passionate about partnering with various child-serving systems to promote equitable and trauma-informed practices for caregivers and children.
Biography Co-Director, Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma
Research 15POVC-22-GG-00699-ASSI (GHEYARA JOHN, SUFNA)Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2025 US Dept of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime - Pass Through: Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
Expanding Mental Health Service for Children in Foster Care: Trauma Assessment & Mental Health Case Management.
Role: Principal Investigator |
| (Sufna John, PhD)Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024 Victims of Crime Act - DFA
Expanding Mental Health Services for Children in Foster Care: Trauma Assessment and Mental Health Case Management
Role: Principal Investigator |
| 15POVC (MESMAN, GLENN R)Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024 US Dept of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime - Pass Through: Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
Expanding Mental Health Service for Children in Foster Care: Trauma Assessment & Mental Health Case Management.
Role: Principal Investigator |
| (Betsy Kindall)May 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2027 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Arkansas AWARE
Role: Consultant |
| 15POVC-21-GG-00610-ASSI (GHEYARA JOHN, SUFNA)Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023 US Dept of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime - Pass Through: Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
Expanding Mental Health Services for Children in Foster Care: Trauma Assessment, Mental Health Case Management
Role: Principal Investigator |
| (Nikki Edge, PhD & Sufna John, PhD)Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2025 Arkansas Department of Human Services/Division of Adult, Aging and Behavioral Health Services
Supporting Children and Adults with Trauma
Role: Principal Investigator |
| (Nikki Edge, PhD)Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2024 Blue & You Foundation
The Arkansas Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (TRIS)
Role: Co-Investigator |
| 2018-V2-GX-0058 (GHEYARA JOHN, SUFNA)Oct 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2021 US Department of Justice - Pass Through: Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
The ARBEST Trauma Assessment and Mental Health Case Management Program
Role: Principal Investigator |
| 2019-V2-GX-0010 (GHEYARA JOHN, SUFNA)Oct 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2021 US Department of Justice - Pass Through: Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
The ARBEST Trauma Assessment and Mental Health Case Management Program
Role: Principal Investigator |
| 2018-V2-GX (GHEYARA JOHN, SUFNA)Oct 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2020 US Department of Justice - Pass Through: Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
The ARBEST Trauma Assessment and Mental Health Case Management Program
Role: Principal Investigator |
| (GHEYARA JOHN, SUFNA V)Jul 1, 2018 Arkansas Revenue Stabilization Act for 2010
Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma
Role: Principal Investigator |
| KL2 2017-02 (GHEYARA JOHN, SUFNA)Oct 1, 2017 - Jan 31, 2021 UAMS Intramural Grant (CTSA)
No FP attached
Role: Principal Investigator |
| (GHEYARA JOHN, SUFNA V)Oct 1, 2017 - Sep 30, 2019 UAMS Translational Research Institute/UAMS Department of Psychiatry
Improving Outcomes for Young Children with Behavior Disorders: A Coordinated Care Model.
Role: Principal Investigator |
| Jul 1, 2015 - Jun 30, 2018 Arkansas Revenue Stabilization Act for 2010
Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma
Role: Co-Investigator |
| 5U79SM061110 Jul 1, 2015 - Sep 30, 2016 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Arkansas Network for Early Stress and Trauma
Role: Co-Investigator |
| (Nikki Edge, PhD & Sufna John, PhD)Jul 1, 2009 - Sep 9, 9999 State of Arkansas, Arkansas Revenue Stabilization Act
Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma (ARBEST)
Role: Principal Investigator |
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Roberts, L., Vanderzee, K., Wilburn, E., Edge, N., John, S.G., Pemberton, J, Hamman, K., Sievers, C. & Robbins, E. . Managing Youth Trauma Effectively: Evaluating the virtual delivery of a brief psychoeducational group for caregivers of trauma-exposed young children. Children and Youth Services Review. 2023.
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Smith AB, Cooley DT, Mesman GR, John SG, Wilburn EH, Vanderzee KL, Pemberton JR. Behavior Management in Young Children Exposed to Trauma: A Case Study of Three Evidence-Based Treatments. J Child Adolesc Trauma. 2023 Dec; 16(4):839-852. PMID: 38045836.
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John, S. G., Cooley, D. T., Smith, A. B., Roberts, L. T., Dougherty, E. H., Mesman, G. R., ... & Sievers, C. M. . Feasibility and satisfaction with virtual trainings for evidence-based child trauma treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 2022.
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Dougherty, E. H.*, Edge, N. A., Vanderzee, K. L., John, S. G., Roberts, L. T.*, Mesman, G. R., & Pemberton, J. R. . Pairing policy change with investments in supports to improve outcomes for children impacted by family violence: The Arkansas experience. Aggression and Violent Behavior. 2022.
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Wilburn, E.D.*, John, S. G., Edge, N. A., Sutton, M. & Fullen, K. S. . Examining the Implementation of Conscious Discipline®: A Qualitative Study Utilizing the I-PARIHS Framework. Early Childhood Education Journal. 2022.
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Mesman GR, John SG, Dougherty EH, Edge NA, Pemberton JL, Vanderzee KL, McKelvey LM. Sleep as a Moderator of Young Children's Traumatic Stress and Behavior Problems: a Treatment-Referred Sample. J Child Adolesc Trauma. 2021 Sep; 14(3):311-319. PMID: 34471450.
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Smith, A.*, Dopp, A., Perrine, C., Parisi, K., Vanderzee, K., John, S.G., Edge, N., & Kramer, T. . Training providers at Children’s Advocacy Centers to treat early childhood trauma: Perspectives on barriers, facilitators, and sustainability. Children and Youth Services Review. 2020.
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DiLalla, L. & John, S.G. . A genetically-informed examination of the relations between inaccurate emotion expression and recognition and experiencing peer victimization. Social Development. 2019.
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Secrist ME, John SG, Harper SL, Conners Edge NA, Sigel BA, Sievers C, Kramer T. Nightmares in Treatment-Seeking Youth: the Role of Cumulative Trauma Exposure. J Child Adolesc Trauma. 2020 Jun; 13(2):249-256. PMID: 32549936.
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Vanderzee KL, Sigel BA, Pemberton JR, John SG. Treatments for Early Childhood Trauma: Decision Considerations for Clinicians. J Child Adolesc Trauma. 2019 Dec; 12(4):515-528. PMID: 32318220.
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John SG, Brandt TW, Secrist ME, Mesman GR, Sigel BA, Kramer TL. Empirically-guided assessment of complex trauma for children in foster care: A focus on appropriate diagnosis of attachment concerns. Psychol Serv. 2019 Feb; 16(1):120-133. PMID: 30475044.
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Vanderzee KL, John SG, Edge N, Pemberton JR, Kramer TL. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE MANAGING YOUTH TRAUMA EFFECTIVELY PROGRAM FOR SUBSTANCE-ABUSING WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. Infant Ment Health J. 2017 05; 38(3):422-433. PMID: 28464299.
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John, S.G., Cisler, J., & Sigel, B. Emotion regulation mediates the relationship between a history of child abuse and current PTSD/depression severity in adolescent females. Journal of Family Violence. 2017.
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DiLalla LF, Bersted K, John SG. Evidence of reactive gene-environment correlation in preschoolers' prosocial play with unfamiliar peers. Dev Psychol. 2015 Oct; 51(10):1464-75. PMID: 26372295.
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DiLalla LF, Bersted K, John SG. Peer Victimization and DRD4 Genotype Influence Problem Behaviors in Young Children. J Youth Adolesc. 2015 Aug; 44(8):1478-93. PMID: 25869327.
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DiLalla, L. & John, S.G. . Genetic and behavioral influences on received aggression during observed play with unfamiliar preschool-aged peers. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly. 2014.
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John SG, DiLalla LF. Explaining Differential Reporting of Victimization between Parents and Children: A Consideration of Social Biases. Behav Sci (Basel). 2013 Sep; 3(3):473-491. PMID: 25379250.
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Dilalla LF, Gheyara S, Bersted K. The Southern Illinois Twins and Siblings Study (SITSS): description and update. Twin Res Hum Genet. 2013 Feb; 16(1):371-5. PMID: 23046641.
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Gheyara S, Klump KL, McGue M, Iacono WG, Burt SA. The death(s) of close friends and family moderate genetic influences on symptoms of major depressive disorder in adolescents. Psychol Med. 2011 Apr; 41(4):721-9. PMID: 20594378.
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